Dartmoor Tors and Hidden Valleys Photography Tour

This tour will enable competent photographers to make outstanding images of one of the wildest and most evocative parts of southern England. Based in a comfortable hotel in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, we will enjoy a full programme of photographic excursions, from early in the morning until after sunset. The high granite Tors, the little-known valley of Tavy Cleave, mysterious Wistman’s Wood, Medieval clapper bridges and prehistoric stone rows all make excellent photographic subjects As landscape photography can be productive in a wide variety of weather conditions, our itinerary will be flexible to make the best use of the conditions we encounter.

The tour is timed to coincide with early autumn colour and the possibility of early morning autumn mist in Dartmoor’s valleys. Weather permitting, the holiday will also include an opportunity for a little astrophotography on one evening. Dartmoor benefits from some of the darkest skies in southern England and the 2018 tour is timed to coincide with a gibbous moon which will provide foreground light without overwhelming the stars. Using one of the most spectacular and accessible Tors as foreground, we hope to make images of the stars, Milky Way and star trails.

Group Size: Maximum of 6 participants

Recommended photographic equipment: Digital single lens reflex camera, lenses ranging from wide angle (ideally 16mm on full frame) to short telephoto (200mm+), fast lens (ideally F/2 for astrophotography), tripod (essential), lockable cable release, neutral density filters and polarising filter. Warm clothes, hat, gloves and walking boots, head torch and hand torch.

Dates: 18 to 21 October 2018 (4 places remaining).

Meet at lunchtime on Day 1, depart early afternoon on Day 4.

Four day tour, cost: £695

Included: Accommodation in twin rooms at Two Bridges Hotel for three nights, all meals, travel from Exeter, hides, guiding.

Not included: Travel to Exeter, drinks.